Sailing "under" South America, especially near the infamous Cape Horn, is one of the most feared routes in maritime history. Ships dread this passage due to unpredictable weather, massive waves ...

In stormy weather, when the waters are rough, the wind and waves batter ships mercilessly, creating an all-out battle against the forces of nature. Sailing in Cape Horn’s waters is considered ...

It was pitch-dark when we rounded Cape Horn. The waves were coming in full force. It was like a washing machine - -both of us ...

The Drake Passage is the body of water between South America's Cape Horn and the South Shetland ... winds and tidal currents. Most sailing ships thus prefer the Drake Passage, which is open ...

Some ships have returned ... challenge that required sailing westward from England, around the Cape of Good Hope, crossing the Pacific, and rounding Cape Horn to return to England without stopping.